Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Sleevenotes ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website, applications, and services (collectively, the "Services").

We encourage you to read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not access or use our Services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Account Information: When you register, we collect your username, email address, and password. You may also provide a display name, profile picture, and bio.
• User Content: Reviews, ratings, comments, lists, and other content you create on our platform.
• Communications: Information you provide when you contact us for support or feedback.

2.2 Information from Connected Services

• Spotify: When you connect your Spotify account, we access your listening history, recently played tracks, and saved albums through Spotify's API. We store OAuth tokens securely to maintain this connection.
• Apple Music: When you connect Apple Music, we access your listening history and library data through Apple's MusicKit API.

We only access the data necessary to provide our Services. We do not modify your playlists, post on your behalf, or access payment information from these services.

2.3 Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and screen resolution.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on pages, and interaction patterns.
• Log Data: IP address, access times, and referring URLs.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

3.1 Providing and Improving Our Services

• Build and maintain your personal music collection and listening history
• Display your reviews, ratings, and lists to other users
• Enable social features such as following other users and viewing activity feeds
• Generate personalized recommendations and insights about your listening habits
• Improve and optimize our Services based on usage patterns

3.2 Communication

• Send service-related notifications and updates
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Notify you about changes to our terms, policies, or Services

3.3 Security and Legal Compliance

• Detect, prevent, and address fraud and security issues
• Enforce our terms of service and other policies
• Comply with legal obligations and respond to legal requests

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 Public Information

Certain information is visible to other users by default, including your username, profile picture, reviews, ratings, and lists you choose to make public. You can control the visibility of some content through your privacy settings.

4.2 Service Providers

We work with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Services:

• Cloud Hosting: We use cloud infrastructure providers to host our Services and store data securely.
• Image Processing: Profile pictures and album artwork may be processed through image hosting services.
• Analytics: We may use analytics tools to understand how users interact with our Services.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, legal process, or government request, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change and the choices you may have.

5. Third-Party Services

Our Services integrate with third-party platforms. When you connect these services, you are also subject to their privacy policies:

• Spotify: Spotify Privacy Policy
• Apple Music: Apple Privacy Policy

You can disconnect these services at any time through your account settings. Disconnecting will stop future data synchronization, but previously collected data will remain in your Sleevenotes account unless you request deletion.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with our Services. Specifically:

• Account Data: Retained until you delete your account
• Listening History: Retained indefinitely to maintain your collection, unless you request deletion
• User Content: Reviews and ratings are retained even after account deletion to maintain community integrity, but are anonymized
• Log Data: Typically retained for 90 days for security and debugging purposes

After account deletion, we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit using TLS/SSL
• Secure storage of passwords using industry-standard hashing
• Encrypted storage of OAuth tokens from streaming services
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls limiting who can access user data

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in to your account
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our Services
• Improve performance and user experience

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Services.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

9.1 Access and Portability

You can access most of your personal information directly through your account settings. You may request a copy of your data in a portable format.

9.2 Correction

You can update your account information at any time through your profile settings. If you believe other information we hold is inaccurate, please contact us.

9.3 Deletion

You can delete your account through your settings. Upon deletion, we will remove your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (legal requirements, anonymized content, etc.).

9.4 Disconnect Services

You can disconnect Spotify or Apple Music at any time, which will stop future data synchronization.

9.5 For EU/EEA Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have additional rights including the right to object to processing, restrict processing, and lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

9.6 For California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion, and opt out of the sale of personal information. As stated above, we do not sell personal information.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

Sleevenotes is based in the United States. If you access our Services from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.

By using our Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and, for significant changes, we may provide additional notice such as an email or in-app notification.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable laws.